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Jeanne Robertson to Keynote at International Conference on Humor, Hope & Healing

Popular presenter Jeanne Robertson will be featured at the 20^th Annual International Conference sponsored by The HUMOR Project, Inc. Robertson is an award-winning Speakers Hall of Fame recipient who has received every top honor in the field from the National Speakers Association’s Cavett Award to Toastmasters International=s Golden Gavel Award. This 6’2” former President of the N.S.A. stands at the top of her profession. She has authored three books on humor and produced four humor videos. It all began years ago when she was named Miss Congeniality in the Miss America Pageant. In her conference presentations on “Humor: More Than a Laughing Matter!” and “Making Sense of Humor: A Strategy for Success,” she will introduce an array of potent principles and practices for developing a sense of humor and the ability to laugh at yourself, looking for humor in everyday situations, and uncovering smiles in stressful situations. Robertson will also do a book-signing as part of the on-site HUMOResources conference bookstore.

The 20^th Annual International Conference on “The Positive Power of Humor, Hope & Healing,” held in Saratoga Springs, New York from April 8-10, is the largest conference of its kind in the world. Over the years, this program has attracted more than 18,000 people from all 50 states and 6 continents. This learning-filled, laughter-fueled conference is designed to be fun, but not for fun as it takes a light look at the serious implications and practical applications of humor, hope, healing, and creativity in business, health care, education, government, non-profit organizations, the family, and other settings.

Robertson will be joined as a conference presenter by renowned comedian Yakov Smirnoff and by Oscar-nominated actress Teri Garr. Previous speakers and National Humor Treasure Award recipients at the conference include: Steve Allen, Victor Borge, Sid Caesar, Jay Leno, Mark Russell, Gilda Radner, David Hyde Pierce, Art Buchwald, Al Roker, Bob Newhart, the Smothers Brothers, etc. This year's conference will celebrate the 28^th anniversary of The HUMOR Project, the first organization in the world to focus fool-time on the positive power of humor.

For more information about the 20^th Annual International Conference on “The Positive Power of Humor, Hope & Healing” and early registration discountsY and to receive a free copy of the 32-page 2005 Humor Sourcebook to help you get more smilage out of you life and work, contact:

The HUMOR Project, Inc., 480 Broadway, Suite 210-SP, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, call 518-587-8770 or visit www.HumorProject.com.